The problem with focusing on the focus of balanced viewpoints is that it focuses on obvious chaff. People will say, well, we don't want to give holocaust/climate/secondamendment/etc. deniers equal voices, or rather equal imprimatur, the problem is actually the censoring of thoughts so that people feel compelled to toe the received and accepted thought on a given topic.
So, in effect, investigating root causes or nuance is denied because any of that could, in some people's minds, undermine the larger issue(s).
It's sad and unfortunate that discussing things must become personal attacks rather than being viewed as inquiry.
So, in effect, investigating root causes or nuance is denied because any of that could, in some people's minds, undermine the larger issue(s).
It's sad and unfortunate that discussing things must become personal attacks rather than being viewed as inquiry.